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14th Annual Patent Administrative Law Conference

Thursday, Apr 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM EDT

American University (AU) Washington College of Law, 4300, Nebraska Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, 20016, United States

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Thursday, Apr 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM EDT

American University (AU) Washington College of Law, 4300, Washington, DC, 20016, United States.

In our 14th year, our half-day conference is designed for senior corporate counsel and IP policy leaders who navigate the complex interface between patent strategy and administrative decision-making. This event brings together top in-house practitioners to examine how evolving administrative law doctrines, agency procedures, and judicial review standards are shaping patent rights and corporate risk. Our conference is co-hosted by American University, the Federal Circuit Bar Association, and Unified Patents.

Offering 2 hours of CLE.

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Unified Patents Organizer name

http://www.unifiedpatents.com

Unified Patents is a 300+ international membership organization that seeks to improve patent quality and deter unsubstantiated or invalid patent assertions in defined technology sectors (Zones) through its activities. Its actions are focused broadly in Zones with substantial assertions by Standards Essential Patents (SEP) holders and/or Non-Practicing Entities (NPEs).

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Who Should Attend?

  • Senior In-House IP Counsel
  • IP Policy & Government Affairs Leaders
  • In-House Counsel at Tech, Pharma, and Manufacturing Companies
  • Experienced Patent Litigators (Mid–Senior Level)
  • Law Firm Partners Who Advise Corporate IP Leaders
  • Academics and Think Tank Researchers
  • Government and Agency Professionals

Why Should You Attend?

For the audience this conference targets, the value is practical, strategic, and risk-driven, not academic. They should attend because it helps them make better real-world decisions about patents under uncertainty.